October 2003
World Food Program May Be Forced to Cut Food Aid to North Korea - 2003-10-30
The World Food Program is at risk of cutting food aid to North Korea due to insufficient international donations. The situation is critical as North…
Cancellation of Iran's First Women's Football Match
Iran's first women's football match, set to launch the sport officially, was canceled due to logistical issues, particularly the relocation of the venue. Officials cited…
Interview with Dr. Vazgen Yaghoubiann about Natural Medicine - 2003-10-19
The article features an interview with Dr. Vazgen Yaghoubiann, a nutrition expert and director of the Irvine Nutrichemical Laboratory, discussing natural medicine. This is significant…
Under the Microscope: Reactions of the Members of the Islamic Consultative Assembly - Mr. ElBaradei's Visit to Tehran - 2003-10-16
The article discusses the reactions of Iranian parliament members to Shirin Ebadi receiving the Nobel Peace Prize and the visit of IAEA Director General Mohamed…
Jafar Panahi Awards His Golden Prize to Shirin Ebadi
Jafar Panahi dedicated his Golden Hugo award to Shirin Ebadi, a Nobel Peace Prize winner, in recognition of her work in human rights. This gesture…
Report by Nasrin Mahdavi: Interview with the Director of Toos Publishing at the Frankfurt Book Fair - 2003-10-12
Mr. Mohsen Bagherzadeh, director of Toos Publishing, participated in the 55th Frankfurt International Book Fair. He discussed the significance of the German Publishers Association awarding…
Ann Cooper, Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, Inquires About the Deaths of Three Non-American Journalists
Ann Cooper, Executive Director of the Committee to Protect Journalists, is seeking answers from the U.S. Department of Defense about the deaths of three journalists…
Rio Ferdinand, England National Footballer, Excluded - 2003-10-08
Rio Ferdinand has been excluded from the England national football team due to his absence from a drug test, coinciding with Michael Owen's injury. This…
A Diary for My Children
The article discusses the film 'A Diary for My Children' directed by Marta Meszaros, which explores the life of a young orphan girl in post-war…
Man of Marble
The article discusses the film 'Man of Marble' directed by Andrzej Wajda, which explores the life of a notable figure from the Stalinist era and…
Korczak
The film 'Korczak' portrays the life of Janusz Korczak, a physician and writer who ran a Jewish orphanage in Warsaw during the Nazi regime. It…
No End
The article discusses the film 'No End' directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski, which explores the life of a young widow in Poland under martial law as…
Camera Buff
The article discusses the film 'Camera Buff' by Krzysztof Kieślowski, highlighting its plot about a factory worker who becomes obsessed with filmmaking. The film explores…
The Ceremony - 2003-10-06
The article discusses Claude Chabrol's film 'The Ceremony,' highlighting its complex narrative about hidden secrets within a bourgeois family. The film is noted for its…
Beaumarchais
The article discusses the film 'Beaumarchais,' directed by Édouard Molinaro, which portrays the life of Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais, a significant figure in pre-revolutionary France.…
Victory of Ahmad Kadyrov in Chechen Presidential Elections - 2003-10-06
Ahmad Kadyrov, a Kremlin-backed candidate, won the Chechen presidential election with 80% of the votes against 8 other candidates. The election was declared valid by…
Report by Nazi Baghlari: Interview with the Director of the First Film at the Tbilisi Festival - 2003-10-06
The International Tbilisi Film Festival has wrapped up its inaugural edition by awarding a German film directed by a Georgian as the best film of…
Meeting of U.S. State Department Officials with Hamid Karzai - 2003-10-05
U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Richard Armitage is set to meet with Afghan President Hamid Karzai to discuss counter-terrorism efforts against Al-Qaeda and the Taliban.…
A Web Site For English Poetry In the Birthplace of Omar Khayyam
A new website has been launched in Neishabour, Iran, to promote English poetry among Iranian students of English Literature. The site features works by renowned…
Washington and Ankara Agree on Plan to Clear Northern Iraq of Kurdish Rebel Group
Washington and Ankara have reached an agreement to eliminate the PKK from northern Iraq. This decision was announced by a Turkish diplomat after talks with…
VOA Hosts Rare Appearance by Iranian Entertainer Googoosh
Googoosh, a famous Iranian singer, will give her first exclusive interview since leaving Iran on VOA's Roundtable with You on October 3, 2003. This event…
The US and South Korea Express Optimism About Encouraging North Korea in the Second Round of Negotiations
The US and South Korea are optimistic about North Korea's participation in upcoming nuclear negotiations after talks in Tokyo. James Kelly suggested a new round…
Screening of Amir Naderi's Latest Work in Japan
Amir Naderi's latest film 'Marathon' will be screened at the Yagamata Film Festival in Japan from October 10 to 16. Naderi, a prominent Iranian filmmaker…